I’d imagine it may work somewhat like it always has, but with some of the more technical jobs (say some web dev stuff) or the like, I’m not entirely clear on it.
What sort of job listings or openings or whathaveyou do freelancers typically keep an eye out for when on the hunt for new jobs? Also, depending on the country, how do they get by without whatever employer benefits may be provided (e.g. in the US this may generally be like health insurance and retirement-related stuff)?
Setup a proper LLC. This gives you credibility and makes taxes much easier.
Open a business bank account under your company name. Get one that has online banking. A separate account gives credibility and easier for book keeping, taxes and audits.
Buy a web domain and create a website for your business. Get an email address too.
Market your work via social media but word of mouth is much better in the first few months.
Since you’re your own employer, give yourself whatever benefits (or not) that you can.
Tips: don’t charge too low for your services. It actually makes people suspicious. Find out the going rate and go juuuust slightly under initially.
Learn how to issue quotations, invoices, receipts.
Register as a contractor with your government, local city council etc.
Don’t be a dick and don’t swindle your clients.